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DOJ seeks six investigators to speed background checks; chief says processing time could be halved

2716010 · March 20, 2025
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Summary

The Department of Justice requested funding for six special investigator positions to reduce delays in POST-mandated pre-employment background investigations; DOJ said the additional positions could cut current turnaround roughly in half, potentially improving hiring outcomes for public-service positions.

The California Department of Justice requested funding for six additional special investigators in its Background Investigations Unit to reduce lengthy pre‑employment checks required by POST and other standards.

"The proposed budget includes $1,000,000, which is comprised of 213,000 general fund and 790,000 special fund in 20 25 26, decreasing to 931,000...to support 6 additional special…

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